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“October: Fall’s amazing colors pass and usher in the first hints of Winter”
October 17, 2016 – Monday
Sparring Moose: Overnight, we had slushy, wet snow in most areas of the valley. I was out this morning hoping to get a few shots. Nikon D5 and Tamron 150-600mm Lens.
It was cloudy when I drove north this morning, but there were hints of possible breaks in the southwest clouds. I found Washakie at about the same time the sky temporarily cleared, but he was still soaked from the overnight rains. His normal light ivory antlers were darkened and rich in color. Continue reading “A Morning with Moose ~”
Few places in the lower 48 can rival the Tetons in the Fall. I’m highly prejudiced, of course! Lots of states offer great foliage opportunities in most years, but Northwest Wyoming has the Teton Range as a backdrop for cottonwoods, aspens, and willows. Colorful mountain maple along the Snake River are also a big draw, as seen above. Continue reading “Prime Time in the Tetons!”
If you are a regular reader of Best of the Tetons, you already know I spend a lot of time “on the Gros Ventre”. On a normal day, that would include a relatively small section of the river from the Highway to Kelly. I also venture a couple of miles or so past Kelly where the Gros Vente River enters Grand Teton National Park. But, the Gros Ventre drainage extends well past the Park entrance. I can’t tell you how far the road will take you, but the historic Darwin Ranch’s web site states it is at least 22 (bolt rattling) miles beyond the last section of asphalt at the Atherton Creek Campground! There are no stores, no gas stations, and not much of anything else except jaw dropping scenery. Don’t expect cell phone service, either! Continue reading “Fall Morning on the Upper Gros Ventre.”
